Economics For Today
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a.) Looking at the graphs, which nation has a stronger preference for 'Y'? Explain.
b.) Looking at the graphs, which nation has comparative advantage in producing good 'X'. Why?
c.) What do the points A and A' on the graphs represent? Explain.
What is the term for a situation in which a country can produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another country? A. Absolute advantage B. Comparative advantage C. Opportunity advantage D. Trade advantage
According to the "Principle of Comparative Advantage," a country should specialize in producing a good or service if it has:a) The highest opportunity cost
b) The lowest opportunity cost
c) The highest production cost
d) The lowest production cost
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